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Pike Press
Home invasions have city police concerned By beth zumwalt Pike Press At least two reported home invasions have Pittsfield City Police concerned, according to Dennis Jennings. In the last 10 days, two residents, both on the north end of Pittsfield, but several blocks apart, report someone either entered their home or attempted to enter. One resident said she discovered an individual in her home while another said her door was opened, but an alarm and a chain lock prevented anyone from entering.
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“Both of these were reported on separate nights but almost at exactly the same time,” Jennings said. “We don’t know if that has anything to do with it or not. One was at 11:52 p.m. and the other was at 11:56 on another night.” Jennings said the police have a sketchy description of the male suspect who is also believed to have been seen in the yard by a neighbor at the first residence. Jennings said the city police are urging residents to keep their homes locked at night and when gone and, also to report anything suspicious to 9-1-1.
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A deputy from the Pike County Sheriff’s office helps with traffic control and to guard the scene of an evening fire in Milton Saturday night on East Pittsfield Street. The house was fully engulfed when it was reported to the 9-1-1 dispatch center. It has been labeled a suspicious fire.
Police Beat The police records released by the Pike County Sheriff ’s office include the following arrests and bookings. The records state that these are accusations and each individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Bookings Charles Goewey, 36, Nebo, was arrested April 29 on a felony instate warrant. He posted $500 and was released pending court appearance. Joshua S. Hall, 30, Pittsfield, was arrested April 29 on a in-state traffic warrant from Madison County. He remains lodged in the Pike County Jail. Samson J. Jones, 23, San Joes, was arrested April 29 on a misdemeanor warrant alleging failure to appear. He posted $250 bond and was released pending court appearance. Dalton N. Brown, 22, Rockport, was arrested May 1 on a Pike County misdemeanor warrant alleging failure to appear. He was released on a $500 recognizance bond. Michael A. Scoggins, 34, Baylis, was arrested on a Pike County felony warrant alleging failure to appear. He posted $1,500 and was released pending court appearance. Micah A. White, 30, Griggsville, was arrested May 2 on charges of criminal trespass to land. He posted $150 and was released pending court appearance. Ashley E. Niffen, 28, Barry, was arrested May 2 on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to
appear. She posted $300 and was released pending court appearance. Gregory K. Hull, 21, Griggsville, was arrested May 2 on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver. He posted $100 on the DUI and received a ticket for the illegal transportation and was released pending court appearance. Shannon M. Mershon, 28, Decatur, was arrested May 2 on a in-state traffic warrant. She posted $500 and was released pending court appearance. Charles W. Swarringim, listed as homeless, was arrested May 3 on a Pike County felony warrant, alleging failure to appear. He remains lodged in lieu of $5,000 bond. Brian J. Sparks, 25, Hull was arrested May 3 on a misdemeanor charge of resisting or obstructing justice or disarming a police officer and no valid driver’s license. He posted $150 and was released pending court appearance. Justin W. Kremer, 29, Griggsville, was arrested May 4 on charges of domestic battery. He remains lodged. Filiberto Villalobos-Dominguez, 34, Pittsfield, was arrested May 4 on charges of deceptive practices. He remains jailed in lieu of $250 bond. Craig Schwalb, 18, Baylis, was arrested May 4 on charges of reckless driving, criminal damage to property and criminal trespass to a vehicle. He posted $200 and was released pending court appearance.
Traffic Speeding $120 unless noted Katelyn D. Forshey, Pittsfield; Matthew S. Hogge, Barry, nullified; Joshua R. Kindle, Griggsville; Mitchel Levi Main, Pittsfield, $319; Brittney J. Mountain, Pittsfield; Daniel R. Ochs, Milton; Jason Scott Reel, Pittsfield; Lynda K. Schwalb, Baylis; Bradley W. Johnson, Nebo; Jeremy L. McKinnon, Pittsfield, $385; Julie R. Niffen, Barry; Brian James Sparks, Hull Seat belt $60 unless noted Ricky D. Barnett, Pleasant Hill; Kandy K. Batchelor, Pleasant Hill; Leslie L. Capps, Pittsfield; Jeffrey B. Foiles, Pleasant Hill; Linda R. Garrett, Griggsville; Thomas D. Jones, Pittsfield; Carolyn S. Kirgan, Rockport; William L. Miller Jr., Nebo; William B. Moyer, Nebo; Jennifer Lynn Parker, Nebo; Taura M. Schlieper, Pittsfield; Maria K. Smith, Pittsfield; Joshua T. Surratt, New Salem; Thomas R. Walker III, Pleasant Hill; John R. Anstine, Griggsville; Allen L. Baldwin, Pittsfield; Noel B. Christison, Barry, nullified; Zachary W. Dolbeare, Rockport; Austin J. Gerard, Pittsfield; Chad D. Herron, Nebo; Curtis L. Hubbard, Nebo; Tamara A. Hubbard, Nebo; Gregory K. Hull, Griggsville; Anna J. Simmerman, Barry Miscellaneous Dalton Scott Hobson, Griggsville, Child restraint violation, nullified; Matthew Scott Hogge, Barry, driving on restricted time on GDL, $365; Stacey L. Howland-Little, Pittsfield, notice of truancy, nullified; Nicholas R. Kattelman, Pittsfield, improper traffic lane usage, $198; Nicholas R. Kattelman, Pittsfield, consumption of liquor/minor, $1,032; Damon J. Kramer, Nebo, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, nullified; Gretchen A. Lockerman, Pleasant Hill, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, $418; Kensey R. Mesey, Pearl, consumption of liquor/ minor, $1,342; William L Miller Jr., Nebo, operating an uninsured vehicle, nullified; Patrick O. Smith, Pittsfield, violation of order of protection, $20;
Patrick O. Smith, Pittsfield, transportation/carry alcohol liquor/driver, nullified; Patrick O. Smith, Pittsfield, stop/stand/ park/non-bus district, nullified; Tammy L. Stephens, Pittsfield, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, $418; David A. Syrcle, Griggsville, criminal trespassing in field/receive notice, $437; Robert John Vanhorn, Nebo, improper bumpers, nullified; Robert John Vanhorn, Nebo, defective windshield/1st & 2nd, $198; Robert John Vanhorn, Nebo, driving on a suspended license, $842; Robert John Vanhorn, Nebo, display plate attachment/1-2nd, nullified; Robert John Vanhorn, Nebo, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, nullified; Sumer I. Warner, Nebo, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, $418; Stephanie L. Westemeyer, Nebo, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, nullified; David M. Anthony, Barry, unlawful restraint, nullified; David M. Anthony, Barry, aggravated aslt teacher/school employee, nullified; David M. Anthony, Barry, resist/pc off/ corr emp/frftr, $2,258; Bon Jeffrey Buffington, Baylis, Domestic battery/physical contact, nullified; Bon Jeffrey Buffington, Baylis, battery/ makes physical contact, $1,705; Jason T. Butler, Pittsfield, vio offen/youth/regis/il, $20; Noel B. Christison, Barry, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, nullified; Noel B. Christison, Barry, child restraint violation/child 8<16, $198; Noel B. Christison, Barry, child restraint violation/child 8<16, $198; Noel B. Christison, Barry, electronic communication device, nullified; Noel B. Christison, Barry, registration expiration/ 1st & 2nd, $198; Caleb D. Crawford, Griggsville, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, $418; Brian D. Hoover, Pittsfield, outfitting service w/o permit, $120; Justin W. Kremer, Nebo, aggravated battery/child <13/bodily harm, $3,643; Jeremy L. McKinnon, Pittsfield, unlicensed, nullified; Jennifer L. Orr, Griggsville, fail rpt chng emp w/in 3 days, $2,887; Manuel L. Pressey, Nebo, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, nullified; Ashley G. Waters, Griggsville, registration expiration/1st & 2nd
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A vacant house on the east end of Pittsfield Street in Milton was destroyed by fire Saturday night about 9:30 p.m. The fire could be seen from as far away as Time and the Bluffs exit. The house was fully engulfed when firemen were summoned. East Pike responded to the fire and Pittsfield was called for backup but were cancelled before arriving.
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The fire still had a big enough flame to give off lots of heat even after the house had collapsed. There were no injuries in the fire but the house next door had damage.
Clendenny case continued By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Calhoun County case involving Randy Clendenny scheduled for a pre-trial hearing May 2 was postponed until yesterday, May 6 at 3:30 due to Clendenny’s attorney being unable to attend the scheduled date. Clendenny is charged with reckless homicide in connection with an Oct. 20 accident in which April McKee of Pleasant Hill died after
Divorces
Donna Baker vs. Michael B. Baker, 4-16-14. Kelly Lynn Rumple vs. Jason Wayne Rumple, 4-18-14. Cherie Chastain vs. Johnnie A. Chastain, 4-16-14.
the vehicle Clendenny was driving ran off the roadway and overturned, near the Palace Tavern in Calhoun County. Neither Clendenny nor any of the four other passengers in the vehicle received serious injuries in the accident. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department handled the investigation. An account of the May 6 court appearance will be published in next week’s Pike Press.
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